Large WMF Art Nouveau Punch Bowl c1900

Description

Heading : Art Nouveau WMF punch bowl with ladle
Date : 1895 – 1903
Period : Art Nouveau
Origin : Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Manufacture. Geislingen an der Steige. Germany
Colour : Silver and clear
Marks : None 
Features : Jugendstil artistic style.
Material Type : Lead glass liner with white metal base and lid. Decorated in a neoclassical Jugendstil artistic style.
Size : 47cm tall and 23.4cm in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. typical age related wear as shown.
Restoration : None
Weight : 2930 grams

WMF was opened in 1853. Initially a metal repair workshop. WMF became one of the the largest producers and a major exporter of household metalware by 1900. Renowned for their jugendstil art nouveau styles. they are still in business today.